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Latest News30th October 2025

Building the Future of Cold Storage: Hemsec and RW Coldstore Construction Deliver Scalable, Sustainable Facility in Knottingley for Oakland International

Client: https://oakland-international.com/Main Contractor: https://rwcoldstore.co.uk/Panel Supplier: HemsecLocation: Knottingley, West YorkshireProject Value: Multi-million poundKey Materials: Hemsec PIR Insulated Panels – 200mm wall panels, 150mm ceiling panels Hemsec and RW Coldstore Construction have delivered a state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Knottingley, West Yorkshire for Oakland International, setting new standards for scalability, efficiency, and sustainability in food logistics. The …

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Latest News30th October 2025

Employees Enjoy Donated Books For Company’s Latest Charity Drive

A pop-up book shop has been established by staff at Oakland International encouraging avid readers to pass on their recent reads and all in the name of charity. Staff in the canteen at the Redditch-based company came up with the concept of a book stall to boost the coffers of Oakland’s chosen charity, Molly Olly …

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Latest News29th October 2025

Beijer Ref to unite UK wholesalers

Beijer Ref is to unite its UK and Ireland wholesale operations into two brands – Beijer Ref UK and Beijer Ref Ire. The decision will see the demise of the Dean & Wood, RW (formerly United Refrigeration), DWG and HRP brands, which have operated the independently since their acquisitions. The Dean & Wood business was …

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Latest News29th October 2025

MOU will foster international collaboration

The Institute of Refrigeration and the African Centre for Excellence in Sustainable Cold Chain (ACES) have signed an MOU to strengthen collaboration and promote the exchange of ideas and expertise. The agreement was signed during this week’s Clean Cooling Network Conference on the Sustainable Cold Chain for the Global South, taking place at the University …

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Latest News29th October 2025

DP World investing £170m in container handling tech

The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub. THE EMPTY Superstack represents a revolutionary approach to handling empty containers. Using High Bay Storage (HBS) technology, the system will store 20- and 40-foot empty containers up to 16 tiers high inside a fully enclosed, automated facility. The result is a dramatic improvement in …

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Latest News29th October 2025

Webfleet and Questar launch pioneering AI-powered predictive maintenance solution

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, and Questar Auto Technologies, a leader in Vehicle Health Management (VHM), have launched a pioneering AI-powered predictive maintenance solution.   Webfleet’s Predictive Vehicle Health Management (PVHM) uses AI-based algorithms to deliver highly accurate predictive insights, enabling fleet managers to plan vehicle maintenance proactively and efficiently. The collaboration brings together …

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Latest News29th October 2025

Sysco GB Scoops MSC Foodservice Supplier of the Year Award

Sysco GB companies M&J Fresh Seafood and Brakes have been awarded the prestigious 2025 MSC UK Foodservice Supplier of the Year award and have now won the award in 11 of the past 12 years. As part of its business strategy, Sysco GB is committed to displaying leadership across all aspects of sustainability, which includes …

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Latest News27th October 2025

Oakland International’s Technology Team Champions Movember Fundraising Campaign to Support Men’s Health

Oakland International’s technology team have come together in support of Movember, the annual November charity campaign dedicated to men’s health, specifically prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health, and suicide prevention. To spark open conversations around men’s health, the Technology Team is making a noticeable impact across the company, not just through their growing moustaches, but …

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Latest News27th October 2025

Sysco and Meals & More Provide Food for Thought in Parliament

Sysco GB and Meals & More have teamed up to brief parliamentarians on the growing child food poverty crisis facing the UK, and to call on the Government for further support. The Tackling Food Poverty event, which took place on 22 October, saw MPs, Lords and Westminster colleagues hear about the progress being made to end …

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Latest News22nd October 2025

LeShuttle Freight Celebrates Drivers with the Launch of LeShuttle Freight Driver Companion App

LeShuttle Freight is hosting a week-long celebration of drivers: Driver Week. Starting on 22nd October, the festivities begin with the launch of the new LeShuttle Freight Driver Companion App ahead of a busy calendar of different events and activities for LeShuttle Freight customers. The LeShuttle Freight Driver Companion app has been developed with drivers in …

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Latest News21st October 2025

Cold Chain Sector Facing Increased Energy Costs to Fund the UK’s Clean Power Transition

Research released last week by npower Business Solutions (nBS) at Cold Chain Live, finds that 97% of British firms are concerned about the increase in energy costs they face to finance the UK’s net zero transition. Attendees at Cold Chain Live were especially interested to hear from Corporate and Strategic Direct Sales Manager Bernadette Holcroft, …

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Latest News16th October 2025

Carrier Transicold Introduces eCool-Drive: The First Power Converter Specially Designed for Electric Tractors

Carrier Transicold introduces eCool-Drive: A cutting-edge power solution that transforms high-voltage direct current from a tractor’s battery into the alternating current needed to operate a refrigeration unit. This innovative system, which electrifies existing diesel temperature-controlled units and enables seamless connection between any refrigerated semi-trailer and a 100% electric towing vehicle, will be presented at Solutrans …

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